UV Filter

Ethylhexyl Dimethyl PABA

Also known as Padimate O
INCI: ETHYLHEXYL DIMETHYL PABA
CAS 21245-02-3 EC 244-289-3
2-Ethylhexyl 4-(dimethylamino)benzoate
Generally Safe
This ingredient has a good safety profile based on available data.
Purpose

Function

UV Filter (UVB absorber)
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Malassezia
Safe
Fungal Acne
Safe
Details

Description

2-Ethylhexyl 4-(dimethylamino)benzoate

Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
21245-02-3
EC Number
244-289-3
INCI
ETHYLHEXYL DIMETHYL PABA
Category
UV Filter
Updated
Apr 2, 2026